Thermador 48" Professional Series Rangetop with Grill or Griddle Option
When you select a Thermador rangetop, you know that you're getting top-notch, trusted professional grade construction and performance. Exclusive to Thermador are their patented Star Burners. The exclusive, sealed 3-in-1 Star Burner's unique five-point design offers a reduced cold spot, faster time to boil and the ExtraLow feature. The coverage area allows for more ports and more flame distribution than a round burner. The ExtraLow feature is perfect for simmering sauces or delicate confections. It cycles on and off to maintain temperatures as low as 100°F; another exclusive trait of Thermador's excellent cooking appliances. Don't think that these ExtraLow burners can't handle tough jobs. These same burners are capable of boosting up from the ExtraLow setting to a powerful 18,000-BTU level which is great for boiling. And if that's not enough, these burners reach boiling point point over 50% faster than leading competitors. After all of this fantastic cooking, if you accidentally made a small spill, clean-up is hassle-free. The grates and grill/griddle lift off easily, and the porcelain maintop and teardrop emboss under the burners will require just the simple swipe of a damp cloth.

About Thermador
Thermador has been providing real innovations for real cooks for more than 75 years. The iconic line of cooking, cleaning, refrigeration and ventilation products remains committed to empowering culinary enthusiasts to be their best through continuous innovation and reinvention. They are determined to provide the highest value at an affordable cost. Available at AJ Madison.

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Rated 3.5 out of 5 by 2
reviewers.

Rated 2 out of 5 by ChefJeff No to Thermador
Although the cooktop looks nice, the real problem is that absolutely stupid design of the griddle. It takes forever to heat up. If you want to cook anything, turn it up to high and wait...The griddle does not cook evenly. Within two months of installation, the Teflon (?) coating of the drip pan flaked off. It's totally useless. The griddle should have been gas. If I would have known how poorly the griddle performed I definitely would not have included it. I would have gone with the 36" 6-burner model. The gas burners are fine. Nothing exceptional, though. The grates are actually a little too big and heavy. Not real friendly, especially to the stainless sink. Hard to clean. Oh yeah, it's only been running since September '09.
3/10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 by Woody Experience is a great teacher
In regards to griddles. Thermador uses an electric griddle because ALL gas griddles on these domestic products generally provide uneven heat and a small cooking surface. The electric griddle has more passes and therefore heats the griddle more evenly. But my personal opinion is to get an all gas surface (not available in a 48" though) and just buy removable griddles to do your pancakes on one and your greasy foods like bacon and sausage on the other. The electric griddle feature on the Thermador also allows an accessory grill to be used adding more function to the rangetop.
5/5/12